This station takes its name from the nearby ‘Monumento a la Revolución’ (Monument to the Revolution.

Procedural pomp was underway during the visit.

The monument is also home to the ‘Museo Nacional de La Revolución‘ (National Revolution Museum) and is a mausoleum holding the remains of notable revolutionary figures including Carranza, Madero, Calles, Cardenas and Villa.

The political party PRI– (Partido Revolucionario Institucional), which under various guises, ruled Mexico for the vast majority of the 20th century, is prominent around the area.

And where there’s politcs there are protests.

It’s candidate for this year’s presidential elections is Enrique Peña Nieto who is prone to the odd gaffe.

Without getting too political, let’s just say if I were a Mexican citizen he wouldn’t be getting my vote.

I wrote an article in reference to one of his most spectacular gaffes a while back. You can read it here.

Not far on from the Monument to the Revolution there are more austere monuments dedicated to the capitals of Mexico’s 31 states and Federal District.

Of course the ‘Ciudad de México’ is included in the gallery and as I was visiting with a friend from Saltillo, the capital of Coahuila, it is included too – well, she insisted!

Away from the political, geographical and administrative, a pair of lovely and photogenic señoras tittle-tattled on the pavement and were tickled pink to have their photo taken.

They marvelled at the results.

Ahh yeah, the grilled corn is lovingly served and pretty damn tasty too.